The old townscape of Hida Takayama is visited every year. It is a sight that can be seen at dusk. Last year was a difficult year due to many things, but we were able to see a wonderful snowy landscape at the last minute.

The old townscape of Hida Takayama is visited every year. A red motorcycle shines on white snow. Last year was a difficult year due to many things, but we were able to see a wonderful snowy landscape at the last minute.

The old townscape of Hida Takayama is visited every year. Last year was a difficult year due to many things, but we were able to see a wonderful snowy landscape at the last minute.

Sunrise in Biei The weather forecast was bad, so I was prepared for it, but I could see a little sunny, so I used a slow shutter.

Tsuruga Castle in Fukushima! I'd heard of its white walls before, but it looks like winter is doing its best to make it completely white! Apparently Tsuruga Castle was designed after Kurokawa Castle that was sieged some time during the 1,500's. I wonder if the color scheme is true to Kurokawa Castle. It'd be interesting to know if there was some sort of tactical reason for an all-white castle. In a snowy region I could see it acting as a sort of camouflage but who knows. You can also barely see what looks like a shachihoko on the roof if you zoom in which is pretty neat. Apparently the inside of the castle has some mannequins set up with guns showing how the arrow-slits, or in this case gun-slits, would have been used. There's also other mannequins that show them being used for rock dropping as well. Warfare has come a long way since then?

Really been loving the snowscapes on here recently. Never got the chance to visit Nyuto Onsen when I was in Akita but I had some friends who went and they all said it was amazing. I can imagine how nice some warm hot springs would be in the middle of a heavy winter like this too lol. Planning on visiting Akita when I get the chance again (probably going to be a while) so I'll have to stop by for a dip if I get the chance. The thing I really loved about Akita was seeing all of the natural landscapes. All the rice paddies and natural greenery was really something else. I remember when I went to Kakunodate and saw the samurai houses there was a small mountain with some castle ruins on top and it had a really good view of the area from the top. It was also spring when I went so I got to see the cherry blossoms on the river bank which were incredible too... overall great place

It was the first sunrise of 2021 when I went to see it on a hill near my home. This is going to be a good year.

This is a photo of Ouchi-juku in Fukushima Prefecture. I was impressed by the beauty of the snow that piled up on the old-fashioned house.

It's like a winter wonderland! Looks really cold though lol. I'd seen on the news how bad the snow was getting in parts of Akita, especially Yokote but it looks like it's just cold everywhere this year. The plus side is Japan has a lot of beautiful scenery so when the snow starts to pile up like this it makes for some beautiful photography (like we're seeing here). I really like this photo though, you can practically hear how quiet and cold it is. It almost makes me want to get outside and go camping with a big ol' campfire and a heavy duty tent. I know my girlfriend would never agree to go though to a place with this much snow though ?Hope everyone is staying safe from the cold! Be sure to take some photos of the beautiful scenery while you can though. No snow here in Tokyo though (unfortunately??).

Winter in Japan is snowy! However, you can feel the warmth from the snow that has fallen quickly. Winter still continues, so let's get through this winter with the healing of the snowy landscape! (By the way, the photo was taken in Akita.) ）

Lake Toya in Hokkaido. The scenery here is really beautiful

This is a really fitting video for this time of year. It's already getting really cold and beautiful snowscapes are starting to pop up all over the place. It's pretty unfortunate that coronavirus has made everything so hectic around the world, as I would have really loved to go to the Sapporo Snow Festival this year. Unfortunately it was cancelled, which is probably for the best, but maybe I can go check it out next year. I'd love to head over to Akita to check out some of the igloos too, as that sounds really interesting and I don't know much about the area. This article has a ton of places that I'll be adding to my list of travel destinations for the future! Idk about the snowboarding though, it's been a few years since I last went and I don't think it'd be too good on my knees lol! I hear the slopes in Japan are great though, so who knows, I might give it another shot if I head out to Zao!

Mount Yoshino is said to have been loved by Hideyoshi Ōko. Mt. Yoshino is famous for its cherry blossoms, but the snowy scenery is also exceptional. This scenery can be seen several times a year. The snowy scenery dyed in white silver and the presence of Kinpusanji Temple are irresistible.

Wakayama Prefecture, Koyasan Okunoin. It is believed that Kazuhisa Kukai still lives there and continues to meditate in hopes of world peace and the happiness of the people, and many visitors visit not only from Japan but also from overseas. There are a huge number of events in Koyasan throughout the year, but among them, "living sacrifice" is one of the ceremonies that has been continued for 1,200 years from the time of entering the temple to the present. This is a ceremony to deliver food to Kukai, who is waiting at the shrine, and is held twice a day. This is a photo of a live sacrifice on a snowy day.

Otowa Bridge in Tsurui Village In January, the temperature is about minus 20 degrees Celsius in the morning. In the bed of the frozen river, the tanchos Wake up, the morning sun begins to climb The time of light purple comes... It's as if It was no exaggeration to say that it was a miraculous view.

Japan Hira Sanso is said to be the highest peak of gibier. If you want to visit, the cold season is by far the best. What you are looking for is the black bear pot "Tsukinabe" unique to this season. In the white silence, it warms your body and soul to the core.

Japan Hira Sanso is said to be the highest peak of gibier. If you want to visit, the cold season is by far the best. What you are looking for is the black bear pot "Tsukinabe" unique to this season. In the white silence, it warms your body and soul to the core. #Hira Sanso #Gibier

Kyoto Prefecture, Snow Toji Temple. It is famous for cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn. The Snow East Temple is also very beautiful. This scenery that is hard to see, It is beautiful to see it lit up in the snow. It is lit up until around 11pm every day.

「Snow dancing canyon」 location：徳島県三好市・大歩危峡 ＊ ～雪舞う峡谷～ In the harsh winter, the sightseeing boat going through the snow dancing canyon is a very impressive sight. A pleasure boat that goes through the snowy Oboke Gorge. There is no sign of falling snow this year, so it seems unlikely to be able to see such a sight.

"Snowy Unexplored Station" Location: Tsubojiri Station, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture ＊ ～Snow dancing secluded station～ A train station in a secluded area surrounded by the Shikoku Mountain Range, a secluded station where early morning snow dances, and a train is a very fantastic sight.

「Go through the snow scene」 Location: Ohoke Station, Nishiiya, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture ＊ ~A Millennium Story of Passing through the Snowy Landscape~ JR Shikoku's sightseeing train "Shikoku Mannaka Millennium Story," which began operation on April 1, 2017, was taken during a test run (January 24, 2017) before the start of operation. I still remember being fascinated by the beautiful train I saw for the first time in front of me in the snowy scenery of Oboke Gorge.

Tsugaru Fuji Sunset at Mt. Iwaki This photo was taken from inside the train on the way from Kuroishi City to Aomori Station

It is a wool sculptural work that mysteriously fuses the expression of lines conscious of ikebana and bonsai with realistic deer. This is a photo of the winter scenery of Japan in the background.

It is a snowy landscape of Kifune Shrine and Okunoin in Kyoto.

Rime. The contrast of the trees is too beautiful.

Ginzan hot spring in your hands.

Snowy scenery of Ginzan Hot Spring. The shining cityscape is beautiful.

It is a lake in the Holy Plateau in Nagano Prefecture. The frosty trees were reflected on the surface of the lake, creating a beautiful reflection. When it gets cold, the lake freezes, so it is a rare sight that can only be seen in early winter.

This is a photo of Echigo-Tsumari Yusetsu fireworks. It is held in Tsunan City, Niigata Prefecture in early March. Fireworks may have a strong image of summer, but the fireworks that shoot up in the clear night sky in winter are also mysterious.

A village reflected in the Tadami River. The world of white silver has been reversed, and a very unreal world has appeared.